FCC Removes 14 Providers for Non-Compliance in Robocall Crackdown
On September 2, 2026, the FCC removed 14 voice providers from its Robocall Mitigation Database for non-compliance.
Why it matters: Legal and compliance teams must monitor these enforcement actions to mitigate legal risks and regulatory exposure from robocall violations.
- FCC removed 14 providers from its Robocall Mitigation Database on September 2, 2026, for failure to comply with anti-robocall rules.
- The Enforcement Bureau ordered all intermediate and voice providers to stop accepting calls from these delisted companies immediately.
- In August 2025, over 1,200 providers were removed for similar violations, marking continued FCC enforcement.
- January 2026 FCC rules require database updates within 10 business days and impose $10,000 base fines for false or incomplete information.
- Providers must certify implementation of STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication protocols, which verify caller identity to reduce spoofing.
On September 2, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) removed 14 voice service providers from its Robocall Mitigation Database after they failed to meet compliance requirements designed to combat illegal robocalls and caller ID spoofing.
The FCC's Enforcement Bureau issued Order DA-26-872, requiring all intermediate and voice service providers to immediately stop accepting calls directly from these delisted providers. This enforcement step aims to sever their ability to route illegal robocalls through the telecom ecosystem.
This action follows an earlier FCC move in August 2025, when over 1,200 providers were removed for violations of robocall regulations. The FCC continues to tighten its oversight to reduce consumer fraud via robocalls.
The forced removals relate specifically to the STIR/SHAKEN protocols that providers must implement. These caller ID authentication technologies validate the origin of calls to prevent spoofing — a common tactic in illegal robocall schemes.
Effective January 2026, new FCC rules require providers to update the database within 10 business days of any changes to their compliance status. They also impose a $10,000 base forfeiture for knowingly submitting false or incomplete robocall mitigation information, raising stakes for transparency and accuracy (ABA Banking Journal).
The FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau highlighted the role of ongoing public reporting, stating, "The Scorecard will empower consumers and encourage providers to continue to combat illegal robocalls by providing the public with an assessment of the effectiveness of voice service providers' efforts to protect consumers from illegal robocalls."
What's next: Providers must undergo recertification of their robocall mitigation compliance before September 2, 2026, ahead of potential further enforcement actions.